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For the 17th edition of the URBAN Photo Awards, we are proud to present the Special Prize curated by one of the most distinguished voices in contemporary British documentary photography: Mark Power. A member of Magnum Photos since 2007, Power has spent over four decades […]

At URBAN Photo Awards 2026, one photograph will stand out from all the others not for what it managed to construct, but for what it succeeded in evoking. The Special Award for Artistic Sensitivity — signed by Giorgio Celiberti, internationally renowned artist and historic figure […]

URBAN Photo Awards returns for its 17th edition, opening a new season of talent, powerful images and international encounters. Submissions are open until 14 June 2026, with the grand finale taking place at Trieste Photo Days from 23 to 25 October.

As we look forward to the 2026 edition of the URBAN Photo Awards, we are pleased to relaunch #URBANinsights, our annual interview series dedicated to the winners of previous years. This editorial space is designed to go beyond the award-winning image, offering a deeper look […]

Hi Luis, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. How would you introduce yourself to those who aren’t yet familiar with your work and your identity as a photographer? Hi, thank you so much for the interview! As a photographer, I try […]

Hi Daniel, it’s a pleasure to have you with us, and congratulations once again on your victory. Histogrammer is the name you use to present yourself to the public. How would you introduce yourself to those who don’t know you yet? And how would you […]

Hi Fabio, it’s a great pleasure to have you with us. First of all, congratulations once again on winning the URBAN Book Award 2025. You’ve mentioned that your relationship with photography began with a camera you received for your First Communion. It’s fascinating to imagine […]

Hi Andrea, congratulations on this prestigious achievement. Your educational background weaves together photography, fashion design, and architecture: how has the dialogue between these disciplines shaped your visual perspective, and how does it influence the way you compose images today? During my time at IED Milan, […]

#URBANinsights is a series of exclusive interviews and insights dedicated to the winners of URBAN Photo Awards. This feature highlights Krzysztof Bednarski, winner of the 2024 Projects & Portfolios award with the project “La Vida Lenta”. Born from a personal shift toward stillness, solitude, and […]

The awards ceremony for the 16th edition of URBAN Photo Awards 2025, held on Saturday, October 25, at Sala Xenia, along the Trieste waterfront, marked one of the highlights of the 12th edition of Trieste Photo Days, in the presence of jurors Paolo Verzone, Denis […]

From October 4th to November 30th, 2025, the URBAN Photo Awards will once again take over Trieste Airport with its October Edition group exhibition. A renewed showcase of photographers and artworks will be displayed in the Furio Lauri Gallery on the first floor.The airport becomes […]

Preparations are in full swing for the twelfth edition of Trieste Photo Days , which since 2014 has transformed the heart of Europe into a vibrant crossroads of culture and visual creativity. From October 23 to 26, the public will have the opportunity to immerse […]

After months of anticipation, thousands of entries from talented photographers around the world and weeks of careful voting by an outstanding international jury, the URBAN Photo Awards is proud to unveil the 2025 Winners Shortlist! This year’s selection showcases the very best of the competition, […]

As we head toward Trieste Photo Days 2025, Poste Italiane is hosting URBAN Unveils the City and its Secrets (URBAN Svela la Città e i suoi Segreti) inside the magnificent Palazzo delle Poste Centrali in Trieste. Timed to overlap with the Barcolana, the exhibition weaves […]

The vote for the knockout phase of URBAN Photo Arena is concluded. Congratulations to Caterina Nora, Daniel Brusilo, Debarun Biswas, and Jason Au for the achievement so far! Now the challenge moves to Trieste Photo Days (24-26 October), where the final two stages of the […]

We are pleased to announce that Fabio Domenicali is the winner of the URBAN Book Award 2025 with his book TEREN ZIELONY (Green Zone). The prize was awarded by a jury chaired by Denis Curti, one of the most authoritative voices in contemporary Italian photography. […]

We are pleased to announce that Andrea Bettancini, with his project The Sound of Silence, is the winner of the URBAN Press Award 2025. The prize is awarded by a jury composed of representatives from some of the most influential photography and visual culture publications, […]

 At URBAN Photo Awards 2025, amidst thousands of striking entries, one photograph  will be recognised above all others, not just for its technical excellence but for its artistic sensitivity.  The Special Prize for Artistic Sensitivity is a singular recognition, awarded to the work that most […]

From 6 to 30 September 2025 , URBAN Photo Awards returns to Trieste Airport with the Fall Edition of its group exhibition: a fresh selection of authors and works installed in the Furio Lauri gallery (first floor). The airport becomes a space for discovery, offering […]

Exhibition at Sala Selva – Palazzo Gopcevich, from October 24, 2025 URBAN Photo Awards and the Tourism Promotion, Museums, Cultural and Sports Events Service of the Municipality of Trieste are renewing their collaboration for 2025 for the awarding of the Civic Museums Prize, which includes […]